BROCCOLI ITALIAN SPROUTING

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica

One of our favourites and rapidly gaining in popularity, this delightful vegetable bridges the gap between Summer and Winter vegetables. Ideal for the small garden, it will flourish in any well cultivated soil.

How To Grow:
Sow seeds 6mm deep in seed trays or punnet. Keep moist. Transplant to final position when large enough to handle. Plant firmly 60cm apart and water well. Seeds may also be sown direct in clumps, later thinning to one seedling.

When To Plant: Late Summer and Autumn.
Harvest: Cut when centre heads are well formed.
Sow: Summer, Autumn
Important Note: These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour.